@flashpacklee

Globetrotting co-founder @flashpack | On a mission to make some new friends

 New York, USA
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Joined March 2009
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In my 30s, I realized I didn’t have any friends. So, I’ve been on a year long mission to change that 👋 Introducing The Friendship Bus 🚌 -this Oct, we’re hitting the road from Chicago to DC, Philly, and NYC to build friendships and #VoteFriendship 🇺🇸 flashpack.com/us/bus/
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Daily Mail
@DailyMail18 Apr 2025
I've solo travelled to over 100 countries - here are my top tips for making friends on holiday trib.al/ZSSlClf
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Solo travelers don’t have to explore the world alone just because loved ones stay home. usatoday.com/story/travel/20…

Solo but not alone. Connecting through travel on Valentine’s Day, beyond.

Solo travelers don’t have to explore the world alone just because loved ones stay home.

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I’m 32 and making friends has never been harder – or more embarrassing independent.co.uk/life-style…

I’m 32 and making friends has never been harder – or more embarrassing

Making friends feels effortless in childhood. But when you’re an adult, it can be an arduous and cringe-inducing process. Katie Rosseinsky explores why finding new pals is so tough for grown-ups –...

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Sri Lanka shines bright as the #1 Solo Travel Destination for 2025! This incredible recognition comes from Flash Pack's Solo Travel Trends report for 2025! Plan your solo adventure today and discover why Sri Lanka is at the top! #SoloTravel #TravelGoals #flashpack #SriLanka
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Sorry, Mom. I’m Skipping Your Turkey Dinner for a Solo Vacation! (Featuring @flashpack) - see why solos are escaping holiday season in @nytimes by @Julie_Weed nytimes.com/2024/11/04/trave…

Sorry, Mom. I’m Skipping Your Turkey Dinner for a Solo Vacation. (Published 2024)

Seeking self-care and a respite from the pressures of the season, more Americans are viewing the holidays as a perfect time to take a trip on their own.

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Flash Pack
@flashpack27 Oct 2024
Our Friendship Bus toured the US during the most divisive election in history, with 1 goal... To help Americans make friends 🤝
Daily Mail
@DailyMail27 Oct 2024
All aboard the Friendship Bus! Democrats and Republicans talk it out in the City of Brotherly Love trib.al/QiSALAD
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PIX11 News@PIX11News18 Oct 2024
Over the past two weeks, the bus has traveled from Chicago, DC, Philly, and now New York, inviting people to get to know each other through a series of questions. pix11.com/news/local-news/tr…

Travel company aims to combat loneliness through Friendship Bus

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – Have you experienced loneliness?  If so, you’re not alone. This weekend- a new initiative aims to combat the loneliness epidemic. The Friendship Bus has been travelin…

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The Friendship Bus arrives in Philly today. Once on-board, people are paired up with strangers and asked a series of questions to, hopefully, spark new relationships. trib.al/2NYyWRN

The Friendship Bus rolls into Philly this month to help people make connections

Staff will help spark conversations between strangers while parked at LOVE Park or driving around the city.

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7News DC
@7NewsDC12 Oct 2024
According to a 2024 study, Washington. D.C. was among the loneliest cities in America. But, an adventurous travel organization is hoping to change that with a Friendship Bus. bit.ly/3NjNWb4
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HuffPost UK@HuffPostUK11 Jul 2024
Loneliness Led Me To Asking 1000 People To Be My Friend, This Is How It Went huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/l…

Loneliness Led Me To Asking 1000 People To Be My Friend, This Is How It Went

"It was scary putting myself out there at first, but I’ve ended up happier than I’ve ever been, and have built new and existing connections that continue to enrich my life."

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Loneliness is not something we like to talk about, is it, so I’m grateful to Lee Thompson, co-founder @flashpack for chatting so openly about his campaign to make more friends in midlife. I’m sure lots ppl will relate. Latest for ⁦⁦⁦⁦@yahoolife. uk.style.yahoo.com/lonely-mi…

I was so lonely I held up a sign saying, 'Do you want to be my friend?'

Lee Thompson, 42, was deeply lonely, having focussed on his business at the expense of his friendships. Here's how he shook up his social life.

uk.style.yahoo.com
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Ron Lee@RonLeeReporting22 May 2024
In #Manhattan, a new #FriendshipCorner pop-up is looking to help people who are willing to connect potentially become friends. #AroundTheBoroughs #ny1 @chelsea_j_katz @Sherwoodstock @flashpack
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Flash Pack
@flashpack18 May 2024
Introducing the world’s first friendship corner. It seems like we’ve all got our shutters down these days. Over two-thirds of New Yorkers feel socially isolated, and we’re not about it. So when a 27 sq ft retail space opened up in one of the most bustling neighbourhoods in the city, we jumped on it to bring our mission to life. So the question is: If we open up, will you? #TheFriendshipCorner
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When you return to your hotel room to find this 🕷️😬 – at Fethiye, Muğla
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Very proud that @flashpack made this list alongside such awesome companies 🚀 👏
Sifted
@Siftedeu27 Mar 2024
Introducing Sifted 100: UK & Ireland, in partnership with @MHLawyersUK. 🇬🇧🇮🇪 We’ve ranked the top 100 fast-growing companies across both ecosystems. 🔎 See who made the list: sifted.eu/leaderboards/uk-ir… 📖 Download our report: sifted.eu/intelligence/repor…
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Alan B. Hart@abhart8 Mar 2024
“Marketing is not just a marketer's job. It’s actually everybody in the business.” Do you agree? Tell us in the comments! Then, go check out our full conversation with @flashpacklee, co-founder & CMO of @flashpack: wp.me/p9yNpY-NXn #marketing #businessowner #founders
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📷NEW EPISODE📷 @flashpack is a travel brand dedicated to small-group adventures rooted in friendship, and this week, we get to talk with their co-founder & CMO, @flashpacklee! Find it anywhere you listen to podcasts: wp.me/p9yNpY-NXn #TravelHacks #solotravel #Marketing
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Flash Pack
@flashpack2 Feb 2024
"I've been lucky enough to make a lot of friends while traveling, but how do we maintain those friendships when we live miles apart?" @JT_Travels shares his top tips for our friendship series 👇
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Featuring @flashpack 👌
Men's Journal
@MensJournal28 Jan 2024
I Wish I Knew About These Adventure Travel Companies Earlier mensjournal.com/pursuits/adv…
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